Post Mortem Honors In New York Retirement Celebration
A New York event honors a retiring figure as members of the committee extol “The Boys” for their service. The gathering marks the retirement with tribute and recognition.
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Newspaper
Jersey City News
Location
Jersey City, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1902
Page
2
A New York event honors a retiring figure as members of the committee extol “The Boys” for their service. The gathering marks the retirement with tribute and recognition.
The article recounts the retirement of Woolley from active GOP participation in the county and the presentation of commemorative resolutions by the County Committee. It notes the resignation of Woolley’s chairmanship and a dinner at the Hotel Marlborough where leaders praised his service while a large contingent of Republicans, including many officeholders, attended.
A damaged transcription reports varied town events including a late police captain’s death from an illness, an autopsy note, and assorted civic incidents. It mentions city officials, precinct patrols on duty, a mayoral adviser appointment, and local meetings. A dog death and odd street curiosities are also noted amid unclear names and places.
George Schroeder, 22, of Jackson Avenue, a Milk Dealer driver, is jailed for $25 on a charge of stealing two bottles of milk. The arrest followed an early morning setup by Carl Prastunons who linked a burglar alarm to the plot. Schroeder slipped from his wagon at five, seized a bottle, then returned, triggering the alarm and exposing the theft. John Oxley reports the building’s new whistle, while Matrolman Buren and Schreidey helped connect the case to the wagon’s bottles.
New incorporations reported include Porto Rican Leaf Tobacco Company with 300000 capital at 104 West Street Jersey City and offices in New York San Juan Porto Rico. Also listed are Long Tarro Asphalt Company at 224 First Street Union with 14010 capital and Western Tanning and Openning Company at Montgomery Street Jersey City with leather interests.
A convivial Rathbone Lodge No. 19 entertainment event followed the election of officers at their annual ball held at 500 Newark Avenue. The meeting saw W. J. Caliawabler named CC, McCutlugh as V. Iy, AL W. Livingston named prelate, David Armstrong M of W, W. D. Tallman M of, and other officers elected with a lively turnout.
The Jersey City Law Department seeks a writ of certiorari to the Supreme Court to review a State Board of Taxation decision. It concerns a $5,600 claim by the Bidéo County District Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, asserting tax exemption for property used in charitable work. The Tax Board ruled against the charity, while the commission praised the ruling as sound, noting the society’s funds supported charitable purposes.
Vice Chancellor Pitney heard Alma Peters seek divorce from husband Chiefs J. Peter amid testimony on their New York and Jersey living arrangements. Detectives traced Mrs Peters, who moved furniture and jewelry between locations, and a race track mention puzzled the judge as he questioned terms used by witnesses.
The Retail Clerks Union campaigns for earlier closing hours, with Sunday distribution of a letter urging public support. Merchants report sentiment shifting, many promising to close before July, echoing calls to refrain from purchasing after set hours. Clerks anticipate few counter demonstrations as the movement gains steam.
A well dressed middle aged man asked Justice Charles Roe of the Heights to obtain a divorce for him claiming his wife ran away two and a half years ago. The judge, known for arranging marriages, declined to help directly and suggested consulting a lawyer and possibly inviting the man to his wife. The visitor did not reveal his name and left without a firm plan.
The Commercial Building Society releases its ninth annual report highlighting a year of prosperity. Receipts total about 740 and 27,027 in dues, with bonds and mortgages yielding over a million. Disbursements include loans around 403 thousand and pledged shares, while total earnings and shares indicate strong financial activity.
Police headquarters issued an alert for Otto Canalige a one year old boy missing from 206 Cambridge Avenue since Monday. The child wore a blue and white striped suit a white straw hat at the time of last sighting prompting a search by local authorities.
The Teddy Pluck Association held its annual picnic at Grand View Park last night. The event was a success thanks to the committee of arrangements led by W. Ti. McCormick, Paul Abraham Mercow, and Julus Eur, with Hopper of Newark providing a piano selection as a side feature.
Upon authenticated records of voluntary dissolution by unanimous consent, Secretary of State certifies that Dearborn and Company a New Jersey corporation with principal place at 1h Exchange Place Jersey City has complied with corporate dissolution statutes. Palmer and Dickinson attest to the filing and official seal and date of June 1902.
Bids invited by Jersey City Board of Street and Water Commissioners for the improvement of North Street between Husson Boulevard and Norris Avenue and for other works. Proposals require 100 percent standard above quoted costs, bonds, and sealed submission by deadline with specific quantities including earth excavation rock, sand filing curbstone and manhole work. The notice outlines abandoned details, timeframes, and the process for approval and payment under state law.
Municipal notices describe a street and sewer rehabilitation along Avenue and surrounding streets, including trenching, paving, and sewer replacement. The record lists bids, contract terms, completion periods, and conditions, with ordinances granting pier windows at a northeast corner site and a public sale of property in chancery.
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